School for Government
@schoolforgovt.bsky.social
Committed to creating a world governed with intelligence, integrity and innovation.
Part of @policyatkings.bsky.social, based in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London.
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Part of @policyatkings.bsky.social, based in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London.
🔗 kcl.ac.uk/sfg
“…linguistic ambiguity... helps far-right parties rebrand themselves as moderate"
@gsamaras.bsky.social's new paper in @epsjournal.bsky.social warns of the dangers of imprecise journalistic language that blurs the line between mainstream conservatism and extremism
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@gsamaras.bsky.social's new paper in @epsjournal.bsky.social warns of the dangers of imprecise journalistic language that blurs the line between mainstream conservatism and extremism
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/media-m...
January 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM
“…linguistic ambiguity... helps far-right parties rebrand themselves as moderate"
@gsamaras.bsky.social's new paper in @epsjournal.bsky.social warns of the dangers of imprecise journalistic language that blurs the line between mainstream conservatism and extremism
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/media-m...
@gsamaras.bsky.social's new paper in @epsjournal.bsky.social warns of the dangers of imprecise journalistic language that blurs the line between mainstream conservatism and extremism
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/media-m...
🌍 🎓 This past weekend we were in Bahrain teaching the first module in our new Master's in Leadership and Innovation, in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration in Bahrain.
January 30, 2026 at 9:43 AM
🌍 🎓 This past weekend we were in Bahrain teaching the first module in our new Master's in Leadership and Innovation, in partnership with the Institute of Public Administration in Bahrain.
💬 Read @michael-sanders.bsky.social and Hannah Piggott's piece on the background of the Cash Lab, launched yesterday, and its plans to explore whether giving people direct financial support – without conditions on how they spend it – can break the cycle of poverty
🔗 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/cash-wh...
🔗 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/cash-wh...
January 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
💬 Read @michael-sanders.bsky.social and Hannah Piggott's piece on the background of the Cash Lab, launched yesterday, and its plans to explore whether giving people direct financial support – without conditions on how they spend it – can break the cycle of poverty
🔗 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/cash-wh...
🔗 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/cash-wh...
📣 Today we’re launching the Cash Lab, a new research centre to investigate whether, and when, giving people direct financial support – without conditions on how they spend it – can break the cycle of poverty and improve outcomes
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-cas...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:57 AM
📣 Today we’re launching the Cash Lab, a new research centre to investigate whether, and when, giving people direct financial support – without conditions on how they spend it – can break the cycle of poverty and improve outcomes
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-cas...
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🎉 Congratulations to Zenzo Sibanda, who won the award for best presentation at the first of our Solidarity Symposia, which focused on fighting the climate crisis!
📆 We'll be hosting four more symposia on a range of themes throughout 2026 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...
📆 We'll be hosting four more symposia on a range of themes throughout 2026 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...
January 27, 2026 at 10:29 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Zenzo Sibanda, who won the award for best presentation at the first of our Solidarity Symposia, which focused on fighting the climate crisis!
📆 We'll be hosting four more symposia on a range of themes throughout 2026 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...
📆 We'll be hosting four more symposia on a range of themes throughout 2026 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...
Come work with us!
We are looking for a PhD Researcher to investigate how behavioural and community-level interventions can enhance resilience to extreme heat.
Apply by 26 February
➡️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
We are looking for a PhD Researcher to investigate how behavioural and community-level interventions can enhance resilience to extreme heat.
Apply by 26 February
➡️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
January 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Come work with us!
We are looking for a PhD Researcher to investigate how behavioural and community-level interventions can enhance resilience to extreme heat.
Apply by 26 February
➡️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
We are looking for a PhD Researcher to investigate how behavioural and community-level interventions can enhance resilience to extreme heat.
Apply by 26 February
➡️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
"Downplaying the threats coming out of the White House as bluster does not reduce the risk – it in fact lowers the political cost of escalation on the US’s part"
💬 @gsamaras.bsky.social writes in the @theconversation.com about Europe's response to Trump pushing limits of the international order.
💬 @gsamaras.bsky.social writes in the @theconversation.com about Europe's response to Trump pushing limits of the international order.
Trump is testing Europe – and the clock is ticking
European leaders are sending markedly inconsistent signals in the face of clear provocation from the US.
theconversation.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
"Downplaying the threats coming out of the White House as bluster does not reduce the risk – it in fact lowers the political cost of escalation on the US’s part"
💬 @gsamaras.bsky.social writes in the @theconversation.com about Europe's response to Trump pushing limits of the international order.
💬 @gsamaras.bsky.social writes in the @theconversation.com about Europe's response to Trump pushing limits of the international order.
"Crisis would need to be on the scale of 20 times of the largest current private landlord... but that doesn't mean what they're doing can't help make a real impact"
@michael-sanders.bsky.social spoke to The One Show last night about Crisis' plan to reduce homelessness through buying housing
@michael-sanders.bsky.social spoke to The One Show last night about Crisis' plan to reduce homelessness through buying housing
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
"Crisis would need to be on the scale of 20 times of the largest current private landlord... but that doesn't mean what they're doing can't help make a real impact"
@michael-sanders.bsky.social spoke to The One Show last night about Crisis' plan to reduce homelessness through buying housing
@michael-sanders.bsky.social spoke to The One Show last night about Crisis' plan to reduce homelessness through buying housing
🔊 "You'll be learning from the academics, as well as from people who are currently at the forefront of policymaking in health and social care"
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
January 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
🔊 "You'll be learning from the academics, as well as from people who are currently at the forefront of policymaking in health and social care"
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
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"this new training on personal and police safety significantly reduces the likelihood that officers are using force between 8 and 11%"
@michael-sanders.bsky.social on our 2025 study which resulted in 92,000 fewer uses of force by police per year in England and Wales
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/restori...
@michael-sanders.bsky.social on our 2025 study which resulted in 92,000 fewer uses of force by police per year in England and Wales
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/restori...
January 19, 2026 at 10:14 AM
"this new training on personal and police safety significantly reduces the likelihood that officers are using force between 8 and 11%"
@michael-sanders.bsky.social on our 2025 study which resulted in 92,000 fewer uses of force by police per year in England and Wales
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/restori...
@michael-sanders.bsky.social on our 2025 study which resulted in 92,000 fewer uses of force by police per year in England and Wales
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/restori...
🚨 Application deadline: January 18th
🌎 In the second of our Solidarity Symposia – Keeping democracy strong – join Prof Peter John,
@gsamaras.bsky.social, Dr Joseph Sherlock & like-minded researchers to explore how we can tackle developing risks to democracies
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solid...
🌎 In the second of our Solidarity Symposia – Keeping democracy strong – join Prof Peter John,
@gsamaras.bsky.social, Dr Joseph Sherlock & like-minded researchers to explore how we can tackle developing risks to democracies
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solid...
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
🚨 Application deadline: January 18th
🌎 In the second of our Solidarity Symposia – Keeping democracy strong – join Prof Peter John,
@gsamaras.bsky.social, Dr Joseph Sherlock & like-minded researchers to explore how we can tackle developing risks to democracies
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solid...
🌎 In the second of our Solidarity Symposia – Keeping democracy strong – join Prof Peter John,
@gsamaras.bsky.social, Dr Joseph Sherlock & like-minded researchers to explore how we can tackle developing risks to democracies
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solid...
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🗓️ TOMORROW: No place like home? The crisis of child homelessness in the UK
The latest figures reveal 172,420 homeless children in England are now living in temporary accommodation
Join us to explore the solutions needed to end to child homelessness in the UK
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/no-pla...
The latest figures reveal 172,420 homeless children in England are now living in temporary accommodation
Join us to explore the solutions needed to end to child homelessness in the UK
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/no-pla...
January 12, 2026 at 9:27 AM
🗓️ TOMORROW: No place like home? The crisis of child homelessness in the UK
The latest figures reveal 172,420 homeless children in England are now living in temporary accommodation
Join us to explore the solutions needed to end to child homelessness in the UK
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/no-pla...
The latest figures reveal 172,420 homeless children in England are now living in temporary accommodation
Join us to explore the solutions needed to end to child homelessness in the UK
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/no-pla...
Come work with us!
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecrui...
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecrui...
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Come work with us!
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecrui...
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecrui...
“...universities need to be mindful of how their cohorts are becoming more diverse and what additional support people might need"
@michael-sanders.bsky.social quoted in @timeshighered.bsky.social on the changing demographics of UK universities and what this means for institutional inclusivity
@michael-sanders.bsky.social quoted in @timeshighered.bsky.social on the changing demographics of UK universities and what this means for institutional inclusivity
Quarter of students identify as LGB at some UK universities
Changing demographics prompt call for universities to review what support they offer
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
“...universities need to be mindful of how their cohorts are becoming more diverse and what additional support people might need"
@michael-sanders.bsky.social quoted in @timeshighered.bsky.social on the changing demographics of UK universities and what this means for institutional inclusivity
@michael-sanders.bsky.social quoted in @timeshighered.bsky.social on the changing demographics of UK universities and what this means for institutional inclusivity
Congratulations to Prof Jennifer Rubin, Chair of our Advisory Board, who has been awarded a CBE for services to science and research in the New Year Honours List!
SfG Director @michael-sanders.bsky.social said: “This is thoroughly deserved recognition for Jennifer’s exceptional contribution"
SfG Director @michael-sanders.bsky.social said: “This is thoroughly deserved recognition for Jennifer’s exceptional contribution"
Prof Jennifer Rubin awarded CBE in New Year 2026 Honours | King's College London
She has been recognised for services to science and research
www.kcl.ac.uk
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Congratulations to Prof Jennifer Rubin, Chair of our Advisory Board, who has been awarded a CBE for services to science and research in the New Year Honours List!
SfG Director @michael-sanders.bsky.social said: “This is thoroughly deserved recognition for Jennifer’s exceptional contribution"
SfG Director @michael-sanders.bsky.social said: “This is thoroughly deserved recognition for Jennifer’s exceptional contribution"
🌎 In the second of our Solidarity Symposia – Keeping democracy strong – join Prof Peter John, @gsamaras.bsky.social , Dr Joseph Sherlock & like-minded researchers to explore how we can understand & tackle developing risks to democracies
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌎 In the second of our Solidarity Symposia – Keeping democracy strong – join Prof Peter John, @gsamaras.bsky.social , Dr Joseph Sherlock & like-minded researchers to explore how we can understand & tackle developing risks to democracies
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
NEW: Civil Service bullying and discrimination fell sharply with hybrid working – but persistent gaps remain for ethnic minorities and LGBTQA staff
Analysis of over a decades worth of data from the Civil Service People Survey reveals where rates of discrimination have improved & fallen behind
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Analysis of over a decades worth of data from the Civil Service People Survey reveals where rates of discrimination have improved & fallen behind
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Civil Service bullying and discrimination fell sharply with hybrid working – but persistent gaps remain for ethnic minorities and LGBTQA staff | King's College London
Analysis of the Civil Service People Survey shows workplace culture has improved since 2020, but some groups continue to experience higher levels of discrimination
www.kcl.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Civil Service bullying and discrimination fell sharply with hybrid working – but persistent gaps remain for ethnic minorities and LGBTQA staff
Analysis of over a decades worth of data from the Civil Service People Survey reveals where rates of discrimination have improved & fallen behind
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Analysis of over a decades worth of data from the Civil Service People Survey reveals where rates of discrimination have improved & fallen behind
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📖 As 2025 draws to an end, check out our year in review, featuring highlights from the work of all the units that make up the Policy Institute: @ukandeu.bsky.social, @schoolforgovt.bsky.social, @strandgroup.bsky.social, @hscwru.bsky.social
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December 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📖 As 2025 draws to an end, check out our year in review, featuring highlights from the work of all the units that make up the Policy Institute: @ukandeu.bsky.social, @schoolforgovt.bsky.social, @strandgroup.bsky.social, @hscwru.bsky.social
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Come work with us!
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Come work with us!
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...
We're looking for an Senior Lecturer in Public Policy to contribute to the academic life of the School for Government.
Apply by 15 January
➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...
"...if you’re in favour of more radical solutions to workplace wellbeing interventions, I’d argue you should be pleased that we ran this trial. We now know that this doesn’t work..."
@michael-sanders.bsky.social defends trials as an essential tool for ruling out what does, as well as doesn't, work
@michael-sanders.bsky.social defends trials as an essential tool for ruling out what does, as well as doesn't, work
Why you should be pleased we run trials on nudges, even if you don't like nudges (or trials) | King's College London
Trials are essential to ruling out what doesn't work, as well as identifying what does
www.kcl.ac.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
"...if you’re in favour of more radical solutions to workplace wellbeing interventions, I’d argue you should be pleased that we ran this trial. We now know that this doesn’t work..."
@michael-sanders.bsky.social defends trials as an essential tool for ruling out what does, as well as doesn't, work
@michael-sanders.bsky.social defends trials as an essential tool for ruling out what does, as well as doesn't, work
🌎 In the first of our Solidarity Symposia – Fighting the climate crisis – join @bengroom.bsky.social, @bengroom.bsky.social, Caitlin Sarro & like-minded researchers to address the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌎 In the first of our Solidarity Symposia – Fighting the climate crisis – join @bengroom.bsky.social, @bengroom.bsky.social, Caitlin Sarro & like-minded researchers to address the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
Have you caught up on all the latest School for Government Podcast episodes?
🔊 Listen on all major streaming services: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-sch...
We look forward to sharing more insightful conversations with leading experts in the new year!
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🔊 Listen on all major streaming services: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-sch...
We look forward to sharing more insightful conversations with leading experts in the new year!
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The School for Government podcast | King's College London
Exploring how government works – and how it could work better
www.kcl.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Have you caught up on all the latest School for Government Podcast episodes?
🔊 Listen on all major streaming services: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-sch...
We look forward to sharing more insightful conversations with leading experts in the new year!
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🔊 Listen on all major streaming services: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-sch...
We look forward to sharing more insightful conversations with leading experts in the new year!
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🔊 "You'll be learning from the academics, as well as from people who are currently at the forefront of policymaking in health and social care"
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🔊 "You'll be learning from the academics, as well as from people who are currently at the forefront of policymaking in health and social care"
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
🎓 🏥 Our Health and Social Care Policy MSc offers the opportunity to study alongside officials from the UK Department of Health and Social Care...
🌎 In the first of our Solidarity Symposia – Fighting the climate crisis – join
@bengroom.bsky.social, @sanchayanbanerj.bsky.social, Caitlin Sarro & like-minded researchers to address the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
@bengroom.bsky.social, @sanchayanbanerj.bsky.social, Caitlin Sarro & like-minded researchers to address the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌎 In the first of our Solidarity Symposia – Fighting the climate crisis – join
@bengroom.bsky.social, @sanchayanbanerj.bsky.social, Caitlin Sarro & like-minded researchers to address the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
@bengroom.bsky.social, @sanchayanbanerj.bsky.social, Caitlin Sarro & like-minded researchers to address the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change
£500 prize for best talk!
➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/solida...
"[the civil service] will work completely differently with the technology around us, it'll be AI but it'll be way beyond that"
Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB, in conversation with @michael-sanders.bsky.social last week on the future of the civil service
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmOj...
Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB, in conversation with @michael-sanders.bsky.social last week on the future of the civil service
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmOj...
December 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
"[the civil service] will work completely differently with the technology around us, it'll be AI but it'll be way beyond that"
Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB, in conversation with @michael-sanders.bsky.social last week on the future of the civil service
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmOj...
Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB, in conversation with @michael-sanders.bsky.social last week on the future of the civil service
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmOj...